Ikea profit falls 26% as U.S. tariffs drive up costs
Sweden’s Inter Ikea, the company that supplies furniture to Ikea stores worldwide, reported a 26% drop in annual operating [...]
November 11, 2025
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High log prices and flat demand pressure French sawmills
Rising log prices, sluggish sawn timber demand, and weak consumption are creating mounting pressure on French sawmills specialized in fir [...]
November 7, 2025
Germany: Spruce roundwood expected to remain above €130 per cubic meter in the coming months
Germany’s timber market is experiencing an exceptional surge, with spruce and pine log prices reaching levels unseen in 35 [...]
November 7, 2025
Provisional duties on Brazilian plywood imports in place
The European Commission will impose a 5.4% provisional anti-dumping duty on imports of softwood plywood from Brazil, effective [...]
November 7, 2025
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Steady lumber prices reflect thin order flow and high dealer stocks
Lumber futures steadied around $540 per thousand board feet, hovering near seven-week lows, after a sharp selloff driven mainly [...]
November 7, 2025
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China log market remains steady due to subdued demand
Export log prices in October remained stable compared with September, with average wharf gate (AWG) prices unchanged. CFR prices in [...]
November 4, 2025
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UK traders competing fiercely for sales to year-end
With the fourth quarter underway, weak demand has been creating difficulties for UK softwood traders as they struggle to secure [...]
November 4, 2025
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EUDR to proceed on schedule as Commission rules out further delay
The European Commission has confirmed that the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) will proceed as planned, rejecting calls for a further [...]
November 4, 2025
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EU may ease its climate requirements
The European Commission may relax its carbon sink targets after acknowledging that several member states are struggling to meet their [...]
November 4, 2025
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U.S. Senate approves three resolutions to revoke Trump’s authority on import tariffs
The U.S. Senate has approved three resolutions seeking to limit President Trump’s authority to impose tariffs on foreign [...]
November 4, 2025
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